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AM RADIO:
Used to be the only option! Now fewer and fewer stations are broadcasting in anything but FM.
ATLASES:
A book when opened show the world pre-columbus, seeing the world flat
A large book containing topographical maps. The young atlas reader discovers countries in Africa.
A book used by young girls in Middle America to imagine the world beyond them and dream of a life far away, before ultimately getting knocked up by the boy next door and getting a job at the local Walmart.
AUDIO MODEMS:
A computer modem that was used by dialing (rotary or otherwise) another computer and placing the phone receiver in the modem. Data was sent at incredible speeds with audio tones.
B
BADGER BRUSHES:
Shaving brushes made with badger hair, used with a block of shaving soap and a straight razor.
C
Calculators:
Device used for speedy mathematical calculations. Developed after discovery of finger counting and abacus and prior to automatic Quick books calculations.
An ancient device used to make mathmatical calculations and, in the 90s, store video games. When students were spotted making rigourous calculations in English classes, the device became banned, and ultimately, passe.
D
Dictionaries: The actual paper kind, with the thin pages.
E
F
Fax Machines… nearly there.
G
H
Handkerchiefs:
Little cloth squares used prior to tissues for drying tears and blowing noses. Often used as an elegent fashion detail in a man's breast pocket, pinned to a woman's dress or in her purse, and clutched by Luciano Pavarotti during every performance.
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J
L
M
MSG:
A substance originating in east Asia known for enhancing flavor of food. No relationship to Madison Square Garden, sporting events or television channel.
N
O
P
Pennies:
Coins representing one-hundredth of an American dollar, once used toward purchasing things, now used decoratively in jars.
Q
R
Record Stores
S
Spelling:
ths thign has auto corrrect, rigth?
T
Telex machine.
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V
W
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